Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-0
31
FINAL
24
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game eager to secure a crucial victory, but it was the Steelers who ultimately emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was the standout performer on offense, racking up an impressive 152 rushing yards, which proved vital for Pittsburgh’s ground game. Quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers kept his team competitive, throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns, connecting frequently with Ted Hurst III, who tallied 141 receiving yards. This offensive production kept the game close, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jalen Ramsey's interception was a pivotal moment that stunted a Buccaneers drive and allowed Pittsburgh to maintain their lead late in the game. Despite strong efforts from Tampa Bay's Vita Vea, who recorded a sack, and Tykee Smith, who led the team with four tackles, the Steelers' defense held firm when it mattered most, sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 233 | 2 | 2 | 80.1 |
| Will Howard | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 150 | 1 | 0 | 92.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 20 | 152 | 7.6 | 38 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 88 | 7.3 | 13 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Will Howard | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 37 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 78 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Killebrew | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 49 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 48 |

